NEC
W16A
Air Intercept Controller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Air Intercept Controllers direct strike fighter aircraft during air to air engagements using radar tracks, voice communications, and tactical control procedures. They identify and prioritize airborne contacts, provide maneuver and weapons guidance, and coordinate engagements with air defense forces.
Core Skills
- air intercept control
- radar track management
- fighter aircraft direction
- air defense operations
- tactical voice communications
- airspace management
- threat identification
- rules of engagement
- real time decision making
Common Certifications
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System Courses
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.